May 1 - Boca Raton Garden Club

Boca Raton Garden Club Newsletter
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May
May 1
District X
Meeting
President’s Message
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the season for us. Our snowbird
members are already talking about their plans to fly away and leave
us again!
May 5
General
Meeting
Thank you to Sheila Thomas and Eileen Gelet for putting on Game
Day. What a fun-filled, relaxed day for all. Lots of laughter and
camaraderie. Yeah!
May 12
Floral Arts
The FFGC Convention held in Boca Raton recently, went well.
Many of our members enjoyed attending part or all of the
convention.
May 15
Mad Hatter’s
Tea Party
The Memorial Bench honoring Carol Brown has arrived. A
gathering of members will be held in the gardens at 12 PM before
our General Meeting on May 5. All members are welcome to be
present.
May 19
Horticulture
Meeting
May 26
Board Meeting
Coming up this month will be another great event – Mad Hatter’s
Tea Party! See page 3 for more information.
Also don’t forget the District X Spring meeting on May 1. Everyone
is encouraged to attend and see what is happening. More info on
page 7.
Grace M. Johnson, President
June 2
Installation
A May Quiz: Most pages have a cooking spice image. Can you name them?
Speakers
Our May speaker is Donna Swift. She will be demonstrating some simple designs you can use around the
pool. She will also be speaking about basic elements and principals of floral design.
I am currently getting speakers lined up for next year so if any member has any ideas please feel free to
contact me with your suggestion.
Tea Table and Pedestal Arrangements
Thank you Theresa Chick (Tea Table) and Carolyn Basler (Pedestal) for your beautiful designs at
the April general meeting. Our May designers are Sylvia Marks-Newman (Tea Table) and Bonnie
Newman (Pedestal).
A pedestal designer is still needed for Nov. 1, 2015 meeting. Please contact Dorinda Bagwell to
sign up for the one remaining opening.
Mary Kaub 1st Vice President
Hello from the Dirt Gardeners
Drum roll please….The new plant sale total is $1600 which makes the Dirt Gardeners very happy
and grateful to all who helped make it possible.
Plants left from the sale have been stored in the nursery where they will be tended until the
Holiday House Plant Sale in November. We’ve been pruning and tidying up all the gardens as we
get ready to spread chips and mulch to maintain as much moisture as possible through the summer
and to cut down on extensive weeding.
Besides general upkeep, the areca garden behind the clubhouse has been redesigned by removing
“wrong plants” and replacing them with additional irises to create a better visual flow. Also of
note is the decorative cement container on the south end of the front yard. A large red
bougainvillea has been planted in it, giving the area a beautiful shot of color.
Everyone is welcome to come on Mondays and Fridays to lend a hand, ask questions, or just sit in
the shade.
--Carol Rice
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Join Us!
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
FRIDAY, May 15
11:30 AM
Boca Raton Garden Club
Cost: $20
The morning will begin with a parade of fashionable hats for all occasions, many of which will
be for sale. This will be followed by a luncheon fit for none other than the "Queen of Hearts."
Prizes will be awarded to those wearing the prettiest and most whimsical of hats.
Tickets can be purchased at the club or by sending a check (made out to the BRGC) to Patty
Moum, 1032 Vista Del Mar Dr, Delray Beach, Fl 33483
Horticulture Events are done for the Season. No more Garden Therapy as well. See you in the fall.
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Convention News:
The Convention April 17-19 in Boca Raton was wonderful. If you missed it, you missed a great
weekend of learning, celebrating and being encouraged to engage in all the wonderful
opportunities in the Garden Clubs.
Congratulations to Grace Johnson – honored by the BR Garden Club – Life Membership in FFGC.
And congratulations to Emilie Palmieri – honored with the Pillar of Pride Award. These ladies
have worked so hard for us. Thank you. Next year it will be in Orlando, April 17-19
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
Membership Notes
Thank you to Kathy Lawlor and Pat Anderson for helping me collect dues at our monthly meeting.
Membership dues are due NOW - $45
Membership Benefits include, but are not limited to:
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Monthly meetings – filled with educational speakers and lots of fun
State and National affiliation
Crafting all summer in our clubhouse- Learn to craft or teach others a new craftUnlimited raffles – who doesn’t like to win a beautiful plant or gifts
Free/ or minimal $ Floral Arts classes
Unlimited opportunities to volunteer to upkeep our beautiful garden @ our clubhouse
Volunteer at FAU memory and Wellness Center
Horticulture education and field trips
Youth programs- Camp, School gardening programs, scholarships
But Best of all, these things stimulate your mind, expand your interests and build life long
friendships along the way.
We need each of you next year, so we can continue to be the best Garden Club or any
club in South Florida. We look forward to another exciting year together.
Marie Young
532 NW 53 St.
Boca Raton, FL
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Membership Updates
Welcome & add these New Members to your yearbook:
Marie with Becky and Gilda
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Edwards, Ann
8670 SE Harbour Island Way, Jupiter, 33458-1128
C# 561 339 2002
Aunteedwards@aol.com
DOB: 03/02 Pd. Ck $73.50 ( this year and next)
Alternate Address:
26 Rockledge Dr. Madison, CT 06443-2960
2.
Lutjen, Rebecca (Becky)
7331 NE 8th Ct. Boca Raton, 33487-1711
H# 561 994 1548
C# 973 600 4991
TedLutjen@comcast.net
DOB: 03/22 Pd. Cash $28.50
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Lange, Gilda
398 NE Waverly Ct. Boca Raton, 33432
H# 561 221 6904
C# 408 348 3094
gildamlange@yahoo.com
DOB: 11/03 Ck# 606 $28.50
Mailing address:
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BIRTHDAYS
Floral Arts
The May Floral Arts class will be headed up
by Lenore Alfred. She will announce the style of
the design at the May General Meeting.
Bonnie Nichols
Lise Baklid
Anne-Lisa Gercke
5/03
Evangeline Lewis
5/03
Patricia Bair
5/03
Millie Pinal-Rincon 5/05
Ruth Janovic
5/07
Anne Cuskley
5/12
Jan Huber
5/12
Ann Sheldon
5/15
Edy Ottesen
5/19
Sylvia Marks-Newman 5/21
Denise Ceparano
5/21
Yelina Nieto
5/24
Patricia Jordan
5/25
Arlene Coyne
5/30
Bonnie Nichols
5/30
Joan O’Rourke
5/30
Wekiva Youth Camp
Commemorative Bricks
Add your personalized commemorative brick to the
walkway for only $30.00. The brick walkway on the
west side of the clubhouse is used to commemorate
events, people and achievements of members and
their friends. The application is available on our
website: www.bocaratongardenclub.org
Thank You
Marianne Goodgion
Our club happily sponsored 5 campers. Thanks
for all the members who donated shopping bags.
Please continue bringing Box Tops for
Education and soup labels to our meetings.
Thanks to the crafty ladies who cut our felt
shapes.
Barbara Stahnbaum
Mother’s Day Special
Indulge yourself in a One Hour, Deep Cleansing
European Facial. Offering a Mother's Day Special
for $35.00 during the Month of May.
Gift Certificates
available.
Contact Elissa
elissalove@aol.com
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Whispering Pines Garden Club
During our April meetings, students learned to be eco-friendly by planting plants in
recycled items. Students brought in planters made out of Legos, plastic containers, and jars.
The Garden Club following the yard sale donated many of the items such as shoes, colander, and
other items. Plants were also purchased at the yard sale. Students had a great time.
Their second meeting was celebrating Teacher Appreciation. Members learned flower arrangement
making something for all the teachers and staff. After making the flower arrangements they
delivered them all the staff. The teachers loved it.
Thank you to the BRGC for your support and donation of recycled items and plants for Teacher
Appreciation flower arrangement.
B J Saul
District X Meeting
District X meeting May 1 “Asian Floral Design”
The Pelican Yacht Club
1120 Seaway Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34949
Vivian Kobe, Registrar, 772-466-9674 ($35)
You can find it on our district Website.
www.Districtx.org
Click on events and scroll down to May 2015.
Emilie Palmieri
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BOCA RATON GARDEN CLUB
OFFICERS’ INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
“National Garden Week”
Please specify entrée choice of:
Salmon Salad, Steak Salad or Chicken Salad/Tuna Salad Combo.
Also select either Key Lime Pie or Fresh Fruit for Dessert
$30.00 per person
Make checks payable to the Boca Raton Garden Club (BRGC) and mail to:
Shirley Kelly, 335 Sandalwood Ln., Boca Raton, FL 33487-1467
Return this form with your check.
Name: ___________________________________________
# of reservations_______________ Paid _________________________
Names of those a%ending : (put more on back of form, if necessary)
1.____________________ Meal choice: ________________ Dessert choice_____________________
2.____________________ Meal choice: ________________ Dessert choice_____________________
Valet Parking only:
$4.00 per car, so consider car pooling
2809 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, FL 33487
561.278.624 (formerly HOLIDAY INN)
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May Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
Dirt Gardeners
District X
Meeting
2
3
4
Dirt Gardeners
5
General
meeting at
clubhouse
6
7
8
Dirt Gardeners
9
10
11
Dirt Gardeners
12
Floral Arts
13
14
15
Mad Hatter
16
17
18
Dirt Gardeners
National
Garden Club
in Louisville
19
Horticulture
24
25
Dirt Gardeners
31
1
TeaParty
20
21
22
Dirt Gardeners
23
26
Board
Meeting
27
28
29
Dirt Gardeners
30
2
Installation
3
4
Boca Raton
Garden Club
4281 NW 3rd Ave
Boca Raton, Fl 33431
Did you identify the spices? 1: Basil; 2: Parsley; 3: Sage; 4: Oregano; 5: Thyme; 6: Rosemary; 7. Taragon; 9: Dill
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Boca Raton Garden Club
4281 NW 3rd Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33431
To:
Floral design class
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